Mental Health First Aid
Information & Request for Registration
** For more information visit the Mental Health Commission of Canada webpage Mental
Health First Aid Canada @ http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx **
What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a
mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be
obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved.
The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people
better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.
The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to:
 Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
 Provide initial help.
 Guide a person towards appropriate professional help.
MHFA shares the same overall purpose as traditional first aid. It aims to:
 Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
 Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
 Promote the recovery of good mental health.
 Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem.
Topics Covered:
Section One: Mental Health and Mental Health Problems
What is Mental Health First Aid?
What are Mental Health Problems?
Reasons people take Mental Health First Aid?
General information and statistics regarding mental health in Canada.
Section Two: Substance Related Disorders
What is a substance related disorder?
Types of substance-related disorders.
Types of substances.
How to administer MHFA for substance problems.
Crisis first aid for an overdose.
Resources available for individuals experiencing substance related problems.
Section Three: Mood Disorders
What is a mood disorder?
Types of mood disorders.
Mood disorders and substance use.
How to administer MHFA for mood problems.
Crisis first aid for suicidal behaviour.
Resources available for individuals experiencing mood problems.
Section Four: Anxiety Disorders
What is an anxiety disorder?
Types of anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders and substance use.
How to administer MHFA for anxiety problems.
Crisis first aid for panic attacks.
Crisis first aid for acute stress reaction.
Resources available for individuals experiencing anxiety problems.
Section Five: Psychotic Disorders
What is a psychotic disorder?
Types of psychotic disorders.
Psychosis and substance use.
How to administer MHFA for psychosis problems.
Crisis first aid for a psychotic episode.
Resources available for individuals experiencing psychosis problems.
Section Six: Resources
Mental health problems and the workplace.
Self-Care.
Cognitive distortions.
Other resources.
Important Information:
 To obtain MHFA certification, a participant must attend both days in full.
 Fees must be paid in full upon registration. Fees are non-refundable.
 A minimum of 12 participants (maximum of 24) is necessary to offer the course, otherwise the
course will be cancelled (4 weeks prior to the scheduled start date). Participants can choose a
full refund or can transfer the paid fee to another scheduled course date.
Thank you for your interest in MHFA.
If you are interested in registering for a MHFA certification course, please fill out and submit the
form below to Carissa Listrom via email or mail. Payment must be received in full to guarantee a
spot in the course.
Carissa Listrom
Certified MHFA Instructor
Mailing Address:
131 Vernon Cres.
Regina, SK.
S4R 7S8
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 306-526-2958
Mental Health First Aid
Individual Registration Form
Participant Name: ___________________________________________________________
Organization Represented: ____________________________________________________
Job Title: __________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________
How did you hear about the course? _____________________________________________
DATES: Please identify the MHFA course dates you wish to attend below:
 ________________________ Location: ______Regina, Sk.________
 ________________________ Location: _______________________
LOCATION: Courses location details TBD.
Included in the course fee:
 Participants Mental Health First Aid manual (yours to keep);
 MHFA certification card and certificate;
 Beverages: Water, tea, coffee;
 Light snack both days: May include, but not limited to: Granola bars, fruit, muffins.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please select one of the following two options.
□ Enclosed $250 cheque: (Please make cheque payable to the Carissa Listrom)
Registration form and cheque can be mailed to;
Carissa Listrom
131 VERNON CRES.
Regina, Sk. S4R 7S8
□ Electronic Money Transfer of $250: (Please send to [email protected] [Password mhfirstaid] )
**To register, a completed copy of this registration form and full payment must be received.**
Please email me prior to sending any documentation in the mail.
You will receive an email to confirm registration once documentation/payment is received.
Cancellation Policy for MHFA Basic Course:
This is to state that Carissa Listrom reserves the rights to cancel a scheduled course within 7 days of the date of
commencement. You, (the participant), will have the right to choose:
a) a full refund of payment.
b) transfer the payment to another scheduled course date.
If you (the participant) are unable to attend the course or need to cancel your registration, no refund of payment will be
issued. However, if you notify the instructor more than 30 days in advance of the scheduled course start date, you can
register for the next available course date and transfer your registration fee.
Should you require additional information about the workshop please contact:
Carissa Listrom
Certified MHFA Basic Instructor
Cell: 306 526 2958
Email: [email protected]